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■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Green Gdansk spawning at s2 and Yellow Aachen spawning at s1.We're underway — Gdansk spawns at s2, Aachen answers from s1.
0:39 Gdansk gets 12 Pool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Gdansk commits to 12 Pool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Gdansk decides to expand.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:46 The battle outcome favors Gdansk as Aachen's armies melt into Gdansk's armies' weapon fire!Gdansk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:23 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
5:00 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
5:30 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Eager to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:37 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:10 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
8:23 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aachen starts moving out.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:41 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
11:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
11:48 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:09 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:15 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:44 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
14:54 Aachen starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
15:25 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:43 It seems like Gdansk has more units than Aachen!Gdansk's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
16:23 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Gdansk as the game develops.
16:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:24 The battle outcome favors Gdansk as Aachen's armies melt into Gdansk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Gdansk. The push continues.
17:55 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
18:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:58 Gdansk's zerglings surround Aachen's archons while Gdansk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Gdansk!The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
20:30 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:09 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Gdansk has built a commanding army lead — Aachen needs something special here.
21:45 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aachen taps out!That's it. Aachen looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Gdansk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Orange Gdansk spawning at s2 and Teal Aachen spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gdansk at s2, Aachen at s1.
0:51 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's 12 Pool.Gdansk commits to 12 Pool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:14 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
5:55 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:47 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:16 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:15 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
10:28 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:02 Gdansk's army is small compared to Aachen!Gdansk needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
11:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:57 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
13:45 Gdansk shot down Aachen's nexus.Gdansk finds the weak point and Aachen's new base is gone.
14:04 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
14:39 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:14 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:47 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
16:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:53 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
17:13 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:30 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:26 Gdansk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Aachen's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
19:59 Gdansk destroyed about half of Aachen's army after that battle.Gdansk cuts Aachen's army in half.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aachen taps out!Aachen GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Gdansk closes it out over Aachen.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Yellow Gdansk spawning at s2 and Blue Aachen spawning at s1.Gdansk in Yellow at s2. Aachen in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Gdansk opens 12 Pool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Gdansk, Forge Fast Expand from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:07 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:33 Aachen kills off Gdansk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Gdansk wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
4:09 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
5:08 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen is badly outgunned — Gdansk's force is a size larger.
5:36 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:05 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:47 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:18 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:17 Gdansk with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
8:39 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:01 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:30 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:04 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
10:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:20 Aachen kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Gdansk's way of life — Aachen marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:45 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:13 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:47 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
13:00 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
13:43 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:37 Aachen kills off all of Gdansk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
15:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 After that battle, Aachen destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Aachen cuts Gdansk's army in half.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
16:19 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
17:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
17:34 Gdansk failed to bring in overlords as Aachen's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
18:07 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
19:07 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aachen's defense line.Gdansk knocks, Aachen answers. No damage done.
19:40 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
20:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:01 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aachen. The push continues.
21:32 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:11 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Aachen's economy is suffering!Gdansk gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Gdansk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Gdansk taps.
Gdansk taps out. Aachen's mid game was simply better.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 Gdansk spawns in Red at s1 while Aachen spawns in Green at s2.Gdansk takes s1 in Red; across the map, Aachen settles in at s2 in Green.
2:24 Aachen opens 2 Gate Rush against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Gdansk, 2 Gate Rush from Aachen.
4:38 Aachen decides to cheese today.Aachen isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aachen is far ahead.
7:05 Aachen with an aggressive opening starts to attack Gdansk.All or nothing: Aachen's gamble arrives at Gdansk's base.
9:02 Gdansk was unable to defend Aachen's armies and taps out.It works! Gdansk can't hold the gamble and taps to Aachen.
Aachen takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Gdansk spawns in Yellow at s1 while Aachen spawns in White at s2.Gdansk takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Aachen settles in at s2 in White.
0:45 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's 12 Pool.Gdansk commits to 12 Pool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:18 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:51 Aachen kills off all of Gdansk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
5:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gdansk starts moving out.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
6:13 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:34 Gdansk must macro up quickly or Aachen will just roll him over!Gdansk needs production, fast; Aachen's army has outgrown his.
7:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:36 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.Aachen takes the fight on his terms and sends Gdansk home with nothing.
8:16 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
8:49 After that battle, Aachen destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Aachen cuts Gdansk's army in half.
9:15 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:30 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
10:53 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
11:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:03 Gdansk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Gdansk wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Gdansk is a step behind and knows it.
12:36 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:15 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:40 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:52 Gdansk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Gdansk's front door.
15:24 Aachen only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Aachen cuts Gdansk's army in half.
15:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
16:27 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aachen starts moving out.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aachen is far ahead.
17:30 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:39 A few beautiful storms from Aachen turned the battle around! Aachen won the battle!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
19:05 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:44 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
20:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Gdansk taps out!Gdansk types it out: GG.
Gdansk taps out. Aachen's mid game was simply better.
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
army value
■ Gdansk
■ Aachen
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:17 Gdansk spawns in White at s2 while Aachen spawns in Teal at s1.Gdansk in White at s2. Aachen in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:34 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's 12 Pool.Gdansk commits to 12 Pool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:10 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Gdansk decides to move out with his armies.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aachen starts moving out.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 Gdansk failed to break Aachen's defending line of zealots.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
4:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Currently, neither Gdansk nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Gdansk and Aachen match each other.
6:00 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aachen starts moving out.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
7:02 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:32 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:59 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:40 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:35 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!Aachen's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:11 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
12:50 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
13:52 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
14:17 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:54 Aachen starts expanding.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:49 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Gdansk's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:22 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:57 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:30 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:34 Aachen failed to deal nicely with Gdansk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
19:09 After that battle, Gdansk destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Gdansk cuts Aachen's army in half.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
20:03 Gdansk's number of expansions are equal to Aachen's.Base for base, they're level — Gdansk and Aachen match each other.
20:29 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aachen GGs!That's it. Aachen looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aachen taps out. Gdansk's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 The Orange Gdansk spawns at s1 while Purple Aachen spawns at s2.We're underway — Gdansk spawns at s1, Aachen answers from s2.
2:19 Aachen opens 2 Gate Rush against Gdansk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Gdansk, 2 Gate Rush from Aachen.
4:34 Aachen decides to cheese today.Aachen isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Aachen's force dwarfs what Gdansk has left on the field.
7:02 Aachen with an aggressive opening starts to attack Gdansk.All or nothing: Aachen's gamble arrives at Gdansk's base.
9:08 Aachen plays aggressively but Gdansk defends in a very beautiful manner. Aachen loses all of his armies and GGs!Scouted, held, punished — Gdansk's cheese dies at Aachen's ramp.
Gdansk takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
115 games
Gdansk
58 – 57
Aachen